I toss and turn in my bed as David gets up to soothe our baby back to sleep. It’s the middle of the night and I can hear them negotiating in the next room. Maybe it’s a nightmare, a toothache,
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MotherhoodWhat it’s like to raise a family in Toronto
Both David and I grew up in the suburbs, but have been living in Toronto for the past seven years. When we found out we were expecting, we considered what it would be like to raise a family in the city.
Both David and I grew up in the suburbs, but have been living in Toronto for the past seven years. When we found out we were expecting, we considered what it would be like to raise a family in the city.
Motherhood5 Things My Toddler has Taught Me About Raising a Toddler
Most millennial parents are well-educated, well-read, and feel confidently knowledgeable about way too many things, thanks to the internet. When you become a parent it’s only natural to want to become an expert on the subject of how to raise a child.
Most millennial parents are well-educated, well-read, and feel confidently knowledgeable about way too many things, thanks to the internet. When you become a parent it’s only natural to want to become an expert on the subject of how to raise a child.
MotherhoodHow I am prioritizing self-care this season
As a mom of a toddler, self-care is something I know I should prioritize but in reality is first thing that gets put aside. The common analogy “if a plane loses oxygen, you need to put your oxygen mask on first before your child’s”
As a mom of a toddler, self-care is something I know I should prioritize but in reality is first thing that gets put aside. The common analogy “if a plane loses oxygen, you need to put your oxygen mask on first before your child’s”
MotherhoodMaintaining a Career and Side Business as a New Mom
One of the questions that was top of mind when we made the decision to start a family was how I would be able to maintain my career and side business as a new mom. I know that having a career or growing a business isn’t a priority for every mom,
One of the questions that was top of mind when we made the decision to start a family was how I would be able to maintain my career and side business as a new mom. I know that having a career or growing a business isn’t a priority for every mom,
MotherhoodGoing back to work after baby
Picture this: I’m sitting in an empty airplane on an early Wednesday morning. I have two pieces of luggage with me for this short work trip: one with my laptop and personal belongings, and one with my breast pump. I already got stopped and questioned by security about the “heavy metal block” in my bag (it was the power charger).
Picture this: I’m sitting in an empty airplane on an early Wednesday morning. I have two pieces of luggage with me for this short work trip: one with my laptop and personal belongings, and one with my breast pump. I already got stopped and questioned by security about the “heavy metal block” in my bag (it was the power charger).
MotherhoodA Time of Transition
Life is full of transitions, no matter how hard we try to resist them. I always get an uncomfortable feeling in my gut when something is about to change in my life, but over the past three decades I have learned to face (and at times,
Life is full of transitions, no matter how hard we try to resist them. I always get an uncomfortable feeling in my gut when something is about to change in my life, but over the past three decades I have learned to face (and at times,
MotherhoodTop 5 Things to do with Babies in Toronto (Summer)
1 | Bike Along the Waterfront
Take the scenic route with your kids and ride the Martin Goodman Trail, which spans 22 km along Lake Ontario and has 10 access points. Some key stops along the trail include the Humber Bridge,
1 | Bike Along the Waterfront
Take the scenic route with your kids and ride the Martin Goodman Trail, which spans 22 km along Lake Ontario and has 10 access points. Some key stops along the trail include the Humber Bridge,
Motherhood8 things I learned from flying 18 hours with an infant
We recently returned from our first family vacation to Europe, but before we left you better believe I asked my mama friends for all the tips on flying with an infant. Flying in general can be quite an uncomfortable experience,
We recently returned from our first family vacation to Europe, but before we left you better believe I asked my mama friends for all the tips on flying with an infant. Flying in general can be quite an uncomfortable experience,
MotherhoodThis one thing almost robbed me of the joy of motherhood
It has been difficult to put into words what I experienced in the early months of my postparum period. It feels like I’ve had a sort of fog over me for most of these last eight months. It’s been difficult to share something that is personal and upsetting,
It has been difficult to put into words what I experienced in the early months of my postparum period. It feels like I’ve had a sort of fog over me for most of these last eight months. It’s been difficult to share something that is personal and upsetting,